The magical NEEM TREE is very famous herb of India and used in about 75 percent of Ayurvedic medicines. It is commonly known as the Indian lilac or Margosa in English. It has extraordinary medicinal properties. All parts of the tree (leaves, bark, root, fruit, stem and flowers) are laden with medicinal qualities. It can treat innumerable health conditions from diabetes to gum diseases and from skin problems to infections. It is used as an active or main ingredient in pharmaceuticals, toiletries, insect repellents, skin care & hair care products, agriculture and medicinal cures. Neem has been used widely to cure not only skin problems but also scalp and hair troubles. It can be used in three forms: leaves, powder and oil. Learn the benefits of Neem for hair and skin.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Assume the situation like, you have worn beautiful dress with matching accessories and when it comes to your feet; you are trying to find out footwear that can cover your neglected feet. You would be embarrassed though you had most beautiful dress and accessories. Thus, you should take care of your feet as much as you care for your skin, face and hair... for your perfect overall grooming. Skin of the feet is normally thick and dry and it needs more attention daily for proper caring. Because of nutrition deficiency, you may suffer from dry and cracked feet skin. Don't worry! You can achieve smooth and soft feet without paying any high prizes of pedicures in beauty parlor, just follow some useful home treatments given below.

Friday, April 19, 2013

When any individual’s sexual life gets affected because of any health related reason than it will be considered as the serious medical problem. Person gets really depressed and wants to cure it as soon as possible. These days, one of the most common problems diagnosed in men is 'low sperm count'. There are various psychological and physical reasons for having the low sperm count. As a result of the advanced medical science, many medications are available to cure the problem of low sperm count. Low sperm count is also known as “Oligospermia”. In medical terms, low sperm count is the condition when man ejaculate semen during an orgasm contains less sperm than normal. The normal quantity of sperms in semen is 40 million / milliliter to 120 million / milliliter and when sperm count reduce to less than 20 million / milliliter is known as Low Sperm Count or Oligospermia.

Every person who experiences the problem of low sperm count should try out some of the most useful Yoga positions to increase the sperm count naturally, before going for the IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) or ICSI to start family. In Yoga, some of the positions are prescribed that will help to regulate the blood flow in the lower abdomen, boost up the health of reproductive glands and cure the problems of infertility. This yoga positions also helps to counter the obesity and constipation, increase the functioning of thyroid gland and also toughen the lower back. Here we give you information about some of the most helpful positions of yoga that will help you to increase the sperm count:

Halasana (Plow pose):

Lie down on your back and stretch out your body. Maintain your hands on side to your body and your palm should face down side. Breathe in and raise your both legs gradually, till they are at 90 degrees to your waist. Do not lift your head or hand. Use your hands as a pivot by lifting your waist and by stretching your legs beyond your head, try to touch the ground with your legs. Do not bend your knees. Hold this position as long as you can. Now, slowly bring back your legs but do not let your palms and head to leave the touch of ground. For benefit, do Halasana one to two times per day.

Benefits: Arouse thyroid, parathyroid, throat, lungs and abdominal organs to increase their activity rate. Help to reduce the problem of menopause, infertility, sleeplessness, headache and sinusitis.
This position is not suggested for the individuals who suffered from the backache, slip disc or cervical spondylosis.

Agnisar Kriya (Belly Flipping):

With feet a foot apart stand in the erect position. Place your both hands on your knees and relax your tummy. Exhale completely; hold your breathe out pull your stomach inwards as much as you can. Now, loosen up your stomach than inhale and relax your belly. Follow the Kriya 2 to 3 times on daily basis.

This Kriya is not prescribed for the peptic ulcers, heart disease, high blood pressure, slip disc and intestinal swelling patients.

Dhanurasana (Bow pose):

Lie down on the ground facing your stomach down side. Bend over your legs and try to grab your ankles with your hands. Inhale and lift the posterior part of your body and your chest. Lean your neck backside with eyes closed. Experience the pull between legs and hands as your whole body rests on your belly. Arch the back into a bow and breathe slowly. Stay in the position as long as you can and slowly come back into the normal position. Do Dhanurasana twice a day.

Benefits: Dhanurasana makes you feel energetic and neutralize depression. It increases blood circulation in all the abdominal organs also triggers the pancreas to produce insulin in proper amount. Revitalize the spine.
Dhanurasana is not recommended for person who is patient of hernia, hypertension and peptic ulcers.

Setubandhasana (Bridge pose):

Lie down on your back. Slowly bend your legs at your knees and try to keep heels close to your hips. Now, hold your ankles with your hands otherwise, keep your palms besides your hips in the downward position. Afterwards, inhale and lift your back and hips very slowly in upward direction. Do not lift your shoulders and heels from the ground. Concentrate on the painful area of spine and move your arms over your head. Stay in the posture as long as you can stay. Breathe normally and slowly return the normal position. Follow the bridge pose 3 times daily.

Sit on the ground and stretched out your legs in front of you by keeping legs apart. Fold over both the legs at the knee and hold the front part of legs with your respective hands and pull your legs towards the body by twisting both the ankles. As soles of the feet face you, hold the feet alongside the navel and chest area. Try to maintain the position for few seconds. Inhale slowly and come back into the normal position. Do twice in a day.

Benefits: Kandasana cures impotency, increases your sperm count also gives you relief from all other sexual problems. It also strengthens your legs, thighs and muscles below the navel. It also helps to remove problems of stiffness of hips and joint pains.

Ashwani mudra:

Relax your self and sit comfortably in the Padmasana or Sukhasana position. Close your eyes and Breathe generally. Now pull your anus and lower abdominal muscles upside and relax. Concentrate on the contracting and relaxing movement of muscles. Continue the motion for 200 times in the slots of 100 at each time.

Benefits: Ashwini Mudra helps to remove urogenital diseases and diseases of the rectum, hemorrhoids etc. It also increases the health of abdomen and pelvis area including reproductive and digestive organs. In general, this mudra improves your sexual health. Moreover, Ashwini Mudra boosts up awareness, makes your mind stress free and gives you more energy.

Bhastrika pranayam:

Sit in the Padmasana or Sukhasana posture with the straight back and closed eyes. Do the Gyan Mudra and put your hands on the knees. Exhale with your both nostrils at the maximum ability, and inhale forcefully with both nostrils. Continue the process till you get tired. Initially, start slowly and gradually increase your speed to exhale and inhale. One thing you should keep in mind that, at the time of breathing do not allow your belly to expand; only your lungs should expand during the pranayam. Do this Pranayam as per your capacity.

Friday, April 12, 2013

Dreams are among the innumerable mysteries of Nature. All the human beings get dreams but only some people remember it when they wake up. Dreams are uncontrollable, they simply occur. Many people experience lucid dreaming in which a person knows that he/she is dreaming. In lucid dreaming, the dreamer can control certain or all elements of the dream while sleeping. Generally, people get one or two lucid dream in their life span but with enough practice, you can learn how to have lucid dreams daily. Once you learn to have lucid dreams, you are able to control and manipulate the happenings of the dream. If you are wondering whether the lucid dreaming is good or bad, then refer the following article.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Bikini waxing is a popular fashion trend among all women regardless of age. In fact, nowadays more and more women are opting for bikini waxing without realizing the potential risks involved with this beauty procedure. The dangers of bikini waxing can range from a minor reaction like slight irritation or redness, to severe life-threatening bacterial infections. Now, if you are planning a bikini wax, then it’s highly recommended to go through its consequences mentioned below. This will make you realize that bikini waxing can truly put yourself at risk for several health dangers.

Infections

The pubic hair is meant to protect the mucous membranes and sensitive skin in the genital region from various types of infections. In bikini waxing, this natural layer of protection is literally stripped away along with the hair. Plus, waxing results in pulling off tiny pieces of the outer skin layer, which eventually opens up the door for dangerous bacteria to enter. Moreover, compared to other body parts, pubic region has a greater number of bacteria that can infect and cause severe problems. It has been found that some bikini waxed women have got affected with Cellulitis, which is a bacterial infection that can cause extreme pain, fever & swelling, and if left untreated it could even result in lower limb amputation or death. What’s even worse is that these infections could even spread to others via direct contact or sharing towels.

Sunday, April 7, 2013

There’s nothing worse than the unpleasant foul odor of a skunk. Skunks, also known as polecats in America, are small black and white mammals that are famous for their ability to spray a stinky liquid. All skunks have scent glands underneath their tails. Whenever they feel scared or susceptible, skunks would lift their tails and spray a stinky liquid (or musk) at their attackers. The worst thing about this skunk smell is that it literally sticks to whatever it touches. The strong odor can cling to clothing, skin, pet fur, carpets, cars & homes, and also this smell will last for several weeks or even months if immediate action is not taken. Fortunately, there are several home remedies that can help you get rid of that nasty scent from your house, car and clothes. A few such effective home remedies are given below. Have a look.

Remove skunk smell from a house

1, First wear rubber gloves on your hands to prevent them from becoming dry or irritated while cleaning and eliminating skunk odor.

2, Add one gallon of white vinegar and around one cup of dishwashing detergent to one gallon of hot water in a bucket. And then stir the solution properly.

3, Take a clean cloth and wet it with the vinegar solution. Now, with the help of this cloth, clean all ceilings, walls, floors and furniture. Next, wipe out all the surfaces with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

4, Sprinkle some activated charcoal over the surface of dark-colored carpets and upholsteries, whereas for lighter colored surfaces use baking soda. Leave the deodorizer on them for at least 24 hours to suck up the skunk smell. After that, vacuum the powder off with a vacuum cleaner.

5, Place small bowls filled with white vinegar in all rooms for a day or two to remove any leftover skunk odor.

6, Put a few drops of vanilla extract on a cotton ball and place this cotton ball in the room. This will replace the stinky smell of skunk with the pleasing aroma of vanilla.

Friday, April 5, 2013

There is no doubt that people living in rural or tribal parts of India have very poor living conditions than those living in urban areas. But when it comes to health or lifespan, tribal people are far better than urban people. This is because tribal people live close to nature. They have healthy eating habits and this in turn protects their body from various dangerous health problems. Moreover, tribal people have an unbelievable knowledge of home remedies for all types of health problems including weight gain. Now, a few natural tips which tribal people follow to lose weight are given below. Follow these tips and shed off those extra calories in simple and natural ways.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

By the time you graduate or ready to gear on your career, there are so many career advices hurling around you frequently from well-meaning friends, relatives, and of course family. Hearing them over and over again, you might have fallen victim to some of the most common myths… but don’t feel bad, as not only you but nearly everyone in the workforce is being trapped by such common myths regarding how to find, get and keep a job. But, these half-truths are misguided and block us from discovering true career success and put off us from making positive changes. Many times, such faulty assumptions can delay or obstruct your ability to achieve your goals. That’s why it is must required to clear your mind. In view of that we have discussed below some most popular Career myths so that you can achieve your personal as well as professional milestones, by clearly separating career fact from common myths.

Myth 1: The “Smartest” person gets the job.

Fact: Here smart means “more qualified”. For generations, students believe that a degree of college will get them a job. But the actual thing is totally different; there are so many new graduates who are remaining unemployed due to the lack of experience. Degrees are beneficial but not essential requirement in a job design; it isn’t the only thing an employer looks for. In few cases, they are supposed to be just add-on. It is wrong to feel that the person, who has more paper than you, puts you behind in the race. However, in the current climate, most employers give more preference to the person’s experience in a similar job and check whether he/she can adapt to a mass of situations and tasks if required.

Myth 2: If I go back to school for more education after my bachelors degree, I will find a great job.

Fact: As said above, your work and skill values more than degrees. Further education doesn’t assure you a job, if so then why the majority of self-made millionaires or entrepreneurs like Bill Gates, alleged that they started their businesses with passions, not a degree. Before going to any further education, ask questions like Does the new degree match your values and passions? Or Will the new degree offer you position that you could see yourself working in for the next 10-20 years? Or Does the recent economy require your new skills or knowledge gained?

Myth 3: There is one perfect/right job for me; I just need to find it!

Fact: Don’t forget that sometimes there are other than one perfect road to reach your destination. As everyone has different interests and abilities, there are plentiful occupations that will match your skills, interests, abilities and values. If you try to look for the one perfect job, it will limit you.

You can get success on many different jobs and career fields which can suit your career goals and be “right” for you potentially. Instead of thinking that you’re going to get it “wrong”; just let go of the Cinderella-slipper Career (that dream of a perfect job match), and judge your abilities, interests and values. Using career assessment tools, at first identify what you are looking for in a job or career. Then, look at available options thoroughly and think advantages and disadvantages of each. It is good to keep an open mind and uphold career awareness. When you get experience and grow professionally, the type of work you would like to pursue may change eventually.

Myth 4: Once I choose a career, I'll be stuck in it forever.

Fact: No, you can simply change your career if you are unconvinced for any reason. There are chances that you'll be in better company. Planning for a career is an enduring process. A lot of people change careers during their life. As per the recent survey, so many people in work force will have at least five or six different occupations when they retire. Change is natural so in the job market. Also, the change is required if occupations that were available in your past may not even exist yet! Or if you realize that you weren’t making the "right" choice earlier. At this time, your goal should be to make the "next best choice" and continue that career once again.

Myth 5: It’s too late to change careers!

Fact: Change is good in career and you are free to shift careers at any time if it outcomes a more satisfying career. Sometimes this could be a challenge, when you need to enhance your current qualifications, to gain new knowledge and skills, to improve your oral communication skills, or to take a public speaking course. Changing careers may require that you re-tool by following an advanced degree, in this case do some search and look for your options. If you are good to master the required skills and the confidence to follow your goals, then you will definitely navigate a successful career transition.

Myth 6: I need to follow my passion to have a satisfying career.

Fact: It is believed that job satisfaction comes only when you figure out what you love and find a career path that fits you. This is truly great, but imperfect. Actually, it is not possible that all passions go with the realities of the job market. For ex. - If you are passionate about poetry or love to paint, there are very limited job opportunities. Not all people, but only some are the lucky ones who get to do what they love for a job. So, try to get work that you can do happily; it doesn't require being your passion. Shape your interests and skills according to job market needs is the winning combo.

Fact: It is fact that humanities or liberal arts majors don't have any marketable skills. But they have most important skills in areas like writing, research, interpersonal communication, and critical thinking. Such transferable skills are educated in one area, but they can be used in a wide range of other areas. The skills learned in the liberal arts are required by many employers. No doubt that people with humanities or liberal arts majors are working in a wide range of careers but sometimes their job titles aren’t related to the title of their academic major.

Myth 8: I should choose my career from a "Best Careers" list.

Fact: Remember that job market is always changeable; what is being hot today may not be in demand tomorrow. Economic circumstances, technological advances, and the labor supply can considerably influence employment opportunities. Job outlook trend is essential in career selection but it should not be the major consideration. Statistics shows that people, who potentially follow current market demand and jobs, change 5-7 jobs and as many as 3 varied careers during their life. Considering this, it is better to select job/career focusing on your interests, skills and values, rather than market demand.

Myth 9: If I change careers, my skills will go to waste.

Fact: In this highly advanced era, change and adaptation are unavoidable part of the job market. Your skills can be transferred from one job to the next but they won't go to waste. Soft skills like communication, leadership and judgment are just yours to keep. What we’ve learned in the past isn’t futile, however it may perhaps not be used in the same particular way. But one thing for sure is that if you can train yourself to expect changes, you can grab new opportunities whenever they come along.

Myth 10: If you're not sure what you want to do, go to grad school.

Fact: You know yourself the best, so it is waste of time and money if you're expecting that Grad school will point down you a career path in some way. Grad school helps you in the career planning process. So, if you're in doubt what else to do and prefer to go grad school, then you may be burdened with large student loans too.

Monday, April 1, 2013

Everyone knows that bell-shaped organ hanging from the roof of the throat, but do you know what it is called? It is Uvula - pronounced as You-View-La. It helps us in talking and in swallowing food without choking. It can get inflamed because of an allergy, trauma or viral/bacterial infection. Inflammation of the uvula is known as uvulitis. Although this condition is not serious and life-threatening, it can cause severe discomfort and pain. Uvula enlarges up to 3 to 5 times compared to its original size. The mucous membrane surrounding it expands and touches the tongue causing gagging or choking feeling in the throat. Let’s see the causes and treatments for the uvula infection.

Kidney plays a key role in the filter system of our body - it filters out impurities from our blood. One of the most common disorders of urinary track - “Kidney Stones” has become the usual problem of everyone in India. Any person who has regular diet rich in animal proteins and poor in fibers and fluids, are likely to face problem of kidney stones in near future. One of the allopathic ways to eliminate kidney stones is surgery, but it is always beneficial to reduce the chances of any surgery and cure health disorders with the help of Ayurvedic remedies. In our ancient Ayurveda, we have medication procedure for almost all kinds of health disorders. In Ayurveda, kidney stones are acknowledged as “Vrukka Ashmari” (Vrukka - kidney and Ashmari - stone), and plenty of ayurvedic remedies can help you to cure kidney stones without any side effects.

People between the ages of 20 and 40 who work under the much stressed environment and suffer from high blood pressure with the family history of kidney stones bear the more chances to have kidney stones. As per the research, men have kidney stones rate of 1 in 14 whereas women have 1 in 30. Some of our day to day food ingredients are prescribed in Ayurveda to prevent and cure kidney stones of small to middle length without any side effects. Check out the easy Ayurvedic treatments given below to remove kidney stones:

Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, and Raw Apple Cider Vinegar:
When you see first indicative signs of kidney stones like pain, nausea or vomiting; mix 2 oz (60 ml) of organic olive oil with 2 oz (60 ml) of organic lemon juice. Drink this mixture at once followed by nearly 12 ounce (360 ml) glass of drinking water. Approximately after 30 minutes, drink mixture of 1 tablespoon of organic raw apple cider vinegar and juice of 1/2 lemon in 360 ml of water and repeat the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar method after every hour till you get relief from the pain. This is vey beneficial remedy for removal of kidney stones of medium size.

Black pepper:
Take 250 grams of black pepper and soak it into 3 liter drinking water for one night. In the morning, boil the water till 1 liter of water left out, then add little amount of salt, turmeric, cumin; and pure ghee as per the strength of your digestive system. Take this mixture 1 to 2 times per day. It is really useful to remove the kidney stones of bladder.

Dates:
Make mixture of sugar and dates in approximately same quantity. In night, take the mixture with the cold water or take 15 big cardamom, 1 to 2 dates and 2 spoons of sugar with water in the morning and night on daily basis to remove the kidney stones.

Uva Ursi:
Uva Ursi is well-known ayurvedic remedy for removal of kidney stones, and it also helps to fight against infections of kidneys. Take 500 mg of Uva Ursi for 3 times in a day for elimination of kidney stones.

Dandelion Root:
Organic Dandelion Root Tea helps to cure the problem of kidney stones. It is very advantageous kidney tonic and cleanser. Take 500 mg Dandelion Root two times per day to remove the kidney stones and to get relief from pain.

Kidney Beans:
One of the effective ayurvedic remedy is Kidney Beans. The shape and name of kidney beans suits perfectly as it is used in many traditions to heal the disorder of kidney stones. Try to remove the pods (upper covering of beans) and then boil all beans’ pods into the water. After that pour the boiled water through cheese cloth and allow it to cool down. Take it several times in a day to reduce the pain and to remove the kidney stones.

Horse Gram:
Horse gram aka “Kulti” is one of the grains used in India from ancient time to make different food items from it. Soak 2 handful of horse gram in 3 cups of water for whole night. Filter the water of horse gram in morning and drink it for several times till your stone passes out in urine.

Horsetail:
This diuretic herb also helps to get rid of stones effectively. Drink nearly 3 to 4 cups of horsetail tea daily to remove the kidney stone, otherwise consume 2 grams of herb in capsule form everyday, until you get relief from kidney stones.

Pomegranate Juice:
Seeds and juice of pomegranate is very useful in removal of kidney stones. It has the sourness and astringent properties. Take one medium glass of pomegranate juice daily till you get rid of stones. Even you can eat organic pomegranates to get relief from the stones.

Basil:
Basil is very good kidney tonifier - make a habit to have a cup of basil tea once in a day to improve overall health of your kidney. Make mixture of 1 teaspoon basil juice and raw honey; consume it daily for six months to remove the stone from urinary track.

Water:
Kidney stones mainly occur due to contamination of minerals in kidney or urinary tracks. If you drink lots of water during whole day then it will help you to remove the small particles of stones with urine. So, drink lots of water to flush out toxins and extra minerals from your body.

Some other Ayurvedic Treatments for Kidney Stones removal are as follows:

Watermelon is nutritive and diuretic fruit which contains around 90% part as water and potassium salt. Consume 2-3 slices of watermelon three times in a day to eliminate kidney stones.

Drink one glass of coconut water daily to flush out small particles of stones.

Eat one ripe fresh apple every day to get rid of kidney stones.

Eat ripe blackberries and grapes to remove the kidney stones.

Take powdered Indian gooseberry with fresh organic radish to eliminate kidney stones.

Soak sugar, sauf and coriander seeds each in 50 grams quantity, in 150 ml of water for whole night and on next evening remove the excess of water. Now add water into the mixture and drink it to get rid of the kidney stones.